This is one of the deepest wrestling conversations we’ve had yet.

Kingsway head coach Mike Barikian joins New Jersey Mat Chat to talk about:

• Growing up in South Jersey wrestling

• Finishing 4th in the state

• Wrestling at Navy

• Leadership lessons from the Marine Corps

• Building Kingsway into a powerhouse

• Why culture matters more than talent

• The REAL problems with NJ wrestling today

Coach Barikian also gives one of the most honest breakdowns yet on:

🔥 PowerPoints

🔥 Public vs Private debate

🔥 Team states

🔥 Parenting in wrestling

🔥 Why some kids succeed… and others burn out

This episode is packed with wisdom for wrestlers, coaches, and parents who truly love New Jersey wrestling.

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